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Muster the courage to take your first steps into the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher and feel the heavy weight of atmosphere descend as you learn about the ancient Mayan human sacrifices that took place where you stand.
It's a haunting experience that brings the Mayan reality jolting into life, but you'll also discover the uplifting side of this lost civilization as you explore its breathtaking rainforest ruins. At Caracol, you'll encounter the wondrous Caana pyramid that rises 140 feet above the rainforest canopy and is capped by three impressive temples. Here, your private guide will piece together the myths and legends of this brilliant ancient civilization as you explore a select few of the 35,000 ruins. Elsewhere, swim in the pristine natural rainforest pools in Blue Hole National Park; snorkel the world's second-largest barrier reef; meet the residents of the Jaguar Preserve near Placencia; and float peacefully downriver on a rainforest tubing adventure.
From the amazing stories of Mayan ingenuity to the secret medicinal properties of rainforest plants and efforts to save Belize's endangered jaguar, there is so much to learn here. Your knowledgeable guides will take you on a physical and spiritual journey through the past, present and future of this incredible country, as you enjoy the comfort of a collection of beachside cabanas, self-contained sanctuaries, and luxurious eco-resorts nestled in dense rainforest.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
Upon your arrival you will be met by a local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Transfer to San Ignacio by private vehicle.
Black Rock Lodge is a unique eco-lodge nestled in the dense rainforest above the Macal River in the Mayan Mountains of Belize, 2.5 hours west of Belize City, south of San Ignacio. The Lodge's 13 cabins boast stunning views of Black Rock Canyon, the Macal River, and the surrounding rainforest and wildlife. An inviting hammock is provided to enjoy the spectacular surroundings in total relaxation. The cabins are airy one-room structures built to take advantage of the fresh mountain breezes. Fully screened windows and high pitched roof lines create a bright and refreshing rainforest home for our guests. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms and closet areas. Simply decorated, the cabins display artwork created by local artisans and craftspeople. Black Rock Lodge's passionate commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable operation is evident in every aspect of your stay.
Your adventure will begin when you are picked up at your hotel by your private guide and driver. Actun Tunichil Muknal "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher" is one of the most impressive caves in the Maya Lowland. Located in the heart of the Belizean Rainforest, this cave was a sacred place to the prehistoric Mayan of Belize, who first began to use the entrance during the early Classical period (300-600AD). The cave system consists of a series of chambers, ending in a 300x50m cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place. When you enter the cave, you will have the opportunity to travel into the Maya past and witness a living museum where the human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in their original context. After an exciting drive to the trailhead, guests will trek for 45 minutes through dense jungle in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and wade across three streams, and learn about the plants and animals of the jungle. At the entrance of the Cave you will be outfitted with the necessary equipment preparing you for the Caving Adventure ahead. Some swimming will be required as well also climbing and caving activity. This is a first class caving and archaeological experience. The hike to/from the cave mouth and the tour itself is now a shared tour with private, round-trip transportation from hotel to ATM entrance area only.
Your tour will begin when you are picked up in your private vehicle by your personal guide and driver. You will transfer to Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve which is a 106,000 acre protected national park. In the 1950's, 60's and 70's, many Belizeans were employed as timber cutters in this area and on the tour you will see that history. Later you will visit Chiquibul Forest Reserve. About a 1 hour drive from Pine Ridge you will arrive at the beautiful Maya site of Caracol (which means the Snail), named by archaeologists because they found numerous snails on site. The original name is Oxwitza which means the sky place. Caracol is the largest archaeological site in Belize, covering 30 square miles in thick, high canopy jungle, and includes five plazas, an astronomic observatory and over 35,000 buildings that have been identified. Among them is a massive pyramid (Caana) capped by three temples and rises over 140ft above the jungle floor. When the tour is complete you will return to your hotel. Tour includes a private guided tour of the site with entrances and picnic lunch. You can choose to stop and explore the Rio-on Pools and Rio Frio Caves before returning to your hotel if they wish.
Whilst transferring approximately 3 hours to Placencia along the scenic hummingbird highway, guests stop off on the way to stretch their legs and go hiking at the inland Blue Hole National Park. They´ll also visit some refreshing natural pools where guests may swim if they like. After time for a tour and bird watching guests have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to the their final destination.
Singing Sands Inn provides a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. The property has recently been completely renovated, including the six thatched roof cabanas, with new flooring made from local hardwoods, custom designed louvered screen doors and windows, remodeled bathrooms and showers, along with custom furniture built locally. The rooms are beautifully illuminated & simply decorated. Local artwork, hand-woven Guatemalan bed covers and hand painted Mexican tiles adorn each cabana. The world's second largest barrier reef will be your front yard.
Transfer from the hotel to the Cockscomb Nature Reserve where you begin with a nature hike looking for wildlife, discovering medicinal plants and learning about the park's history and efforts to save the jaguar. After a picnic lunch enjoy a refreshing tube-float downriver, enjoying the rainforest from a different perspective. Combine a visit to the Jaguar Preserve with a stop at the fascinating Maya Museum where you will learn about ancient and contemporary Maya culture. Your Maya hosts will show you how to make corn tortillas and how they grow shade coffee and cacao. Your trip to the Maya Museum at the entrance to the Jaguar Preserve can also be combined with a night walk in the Jaguar Preserve.
Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver to/from Airport/Turtle Inn.
Enjoy your flight to Punta Gorda - (08:40-09:00)
A shared airport transfer is included for your stay.
Nestled in the verdant hills above the Caribbean coast of southern Belize, Belcampo Lodge Belize is a self-contained sanctuary from the everyday world. The main lodge is the communal heart of the resort, with dining and lounge areas, concierge and lobby, a well-appointed gift shop, and observation decks open to stunning vistas of the coast, Maya Mountains and seemingly endless pristine rainforest. Accommodations consist of 12 individual, privately sited suites with comfortable sleeping and relaxing spaces, screened fresh-air verandas, and luxurious spa-style baths.
A sheltered garden path connects the main lodge to the beautifully designed spa, with a stunning pool and sundeck just outside. Beyond the pool lies a sweeping lawn where guests gather for high tea, as well as a communal fire pit – the ideal location for evening relaxation and socializing. Our 400' private tram stands ready to whisk you down to the lodge's riverside deck, wherey our waterfront dining area and Maya bar await. From here, you may also embark on tranquil cruises on the jungle reaches of the Rio Grande, with the Caribbean only minutes away.
While at the lodge there are a number of activities you can participate in; birding & wildlife, fishing, food & farms, jungle hiking, cultural immersion, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, diving and more!
Your snorkeling and reef tour takes guests to the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world, to see a variety of aquatic species including sea fans, coral, colorful tropical fish, seahorses, rays, eels and turtles. This tour will take about 6-7 hours. Bring along: sunscreen, bug spray, long light clothing, bathing suit, and snorkeling gears.
A direct flight from Punta Gorda will take you to the Belize City International Airport.
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Marilynn Weaver ,
April 21, 2014
"All of our guides were beyond fabulous! Our time in Dublin was much too short, would have loved to stay there at least one more full day. Would recommend extending this package to 15 days for any future visits. The train to Edinburgh was super! Beautiful scenery and great steak pies!"
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Pedro Jimenez ,
April 21, 2014
"Nella was great as always. She has done an excellent job for both of our trips. The day that I was sick I received excellent care and our schedule was rearranged without any problems."
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Bob More ,
April 21, 2014
"Every detail was taken care of, and all connections were on time. We were extremely pleased, couldn't stop telling everyone about our great trip. Each room / hotel was better than the last, Wow great holiday, Thanks Matt. Bob & Dariel"
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Steve Walling ,
January 20, 2014
"We are home safe and sound from the best vacation I can remember. It seemed seamless to us but I know that you worked very hard to make our experience so good.
The guides and drivers were always punctual and reliable. They were very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. They provided us with very helpful information and helped us work on expanding our Spanish. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were very nice.
I especially appreciate our ability to update our plans while we were in Costa Rica. The zip lines were the highlight of our trip. I hate to think we almost missed out by not including it in our original plan.
You have made a friend and supporter for life. I will certainly recommend you to anyone I know going to Costa Rica.
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Merrel Bowles ,
November 07, 2013
"I would highly recommend this company for overseas travel. We had personal drivers that spoke perfect English and were also very knowledgeable in conversation pertaining to their country. Drivers were always early and eager to please. Your wish was their command!!!Every tour included educated guides who knew how to make our experience fun and exciting! I loved having personal drivers and guides, as well as many inclusive meals. We will definitely use this company for future travels."
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MikeCoke ,
April 09, 2013
"Our Costa Rica trip was amazing. The whole family thinks its the best we've ever taken! Kensington did an excellent job of organizing everything. The two hotels they picked were amazing.
Arenal -- The Springs Resort & Spa was almost too good since as soon as the family saw it they wanted to cancel activities so they could take full advantage of all it offered. We ultimately did cancel the safari to give us a free day to spend a day at the spa, pools and Club Rio (riding the river in innertubes!). The activities Kensington setup were excellent and very adventurous. Our favorite was canyoneering (repelling), We were all terrified at the first drop-off! It's more thrilling the zip lining (also lots of fun) and river rafting (a blast as well).
Manuel Antonio -- The Preserve at Los Altos was very nice. It was like staying in a 3 bedroom apartment at a boutique hotel (same feel as Athenum in London but nicer). The drive to get there was a bit long but worth it when our driver made a surprise stop at the the "crodillio bridge". The tour through Manuel Antonio National Park is a must do for nature lovers (3 types of monkeys, sloths, etc). Our guide was excellent. If you go MA NP, try Kapi Kapi for dinner.
I'd highly recommend using Kensington (Brandi was our rep) for a Costa Rica trip. Thanks for hooking us up with them.
Have fun.
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L Huber ,
April 03, 2013
"Hi Erika
We returned yesterday from our wonderful Costa Rican vacation and I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed it. We loved staying at the El Silencio (the kids would have liked to stay even longer so we could have taken some of the nature hikes). Being surrounded by the cloud forest was an amazing sensation that really helped us to feel that we were in a completely different world and was a perfect way to begin the trip. Maria Lucia was a very kind tour guide and showed us the all sites in a huge day (the waterfalls, Poas volcano, the coffee plantation & Sarchi). The staff at El Silencio was wonderful and Jeff and I very much enjoyed the food and the very elaborate wine tasting there.
In La Fortuna the activities ruled. We loved everything, the exhilarating waterfall rappelling, the zip lining (& tiger swing - the kids LOVED IT) the volcano hike and we had a FANTASTIC time on the river safari with Gerald and his friend Tom. Gerald was a great guide and was able to share many stories while letting us see the wildlife. We saw a spectacular Toucan flock and of course the monkeys were a huge hit. Ending up at the farm was a fun end note to the trip. Of course we enjoyed the hot springs at the Tabacon - they are pretty amazing. Jeff and I had a chance to have a massage at the Tabacon spa and it was spectacular. The service at the hotel was lovely and our room did have a beautiful view of the volcano. I think the hot springs & spa are far superior at the Tabacon.
Alex drove us from both El Silencio to La Fortuna and then from La Fortuna to Punta Islita (that is a lot of driving and he did a great job - he was so friendly and made the travelling very enjoyable). On the way to La Fortuna he made a point of showing us the Iguana restaurant and it was a great wayside stop for everyone.
Punta Islita was stunning. Our villa Ilan Ilan was ideal, the view and the setting were spectacular. The kids loved the pool (when they weren't swimming & playing in the ocean), Jeff loved being able to finally drive around a bit like a native (the villa came with a small 4 wheel car), and I enjoyed waking up every morning to see the sunrise over the cliffs at the ocean's edge, and hear the incredible variety of birds (and on the last day even the howler monkeys). We enjoyed so many of the activities the hotel had to offer. Andrey & Hector and the whole staff were so warm and hospitable. They really worked hard and made every effort to make our stay so much fun. Hector helped us plan some more zip lining, surf lessons, a dolphin sighting/fishing boat trip and a sunset horseback ride which was the perfect way to wrap up the trip.
Ronald picked us up and got us to the airport in plenty of time. Ronald was very interested in showing us the wildlife as we drove through the different areas and we really enjoyed that.
Everywhere we went the people were absolutely wonderful, kind, and proud to show us their country and it made our trip spectacular.
Erika, thank you for all you did to help make the trip such a huge success.
Central America
Anthony Sokol ,
March 11, 2013
"Hi Erika,
We are home with many good memories from our stay in Panama.
We found your guides and drivers to be always on time and very instructive, especially in David/Bouquette/Amistad. We liked the Panamonte Hotel in Bouquette.
Since the Amistad Park was closed due to rain on the day we arrived, we toured a Race horse breeding farm, Cerre Punte, which was magnificent and might be a consideration for your future guests
Your choice of itinerary in Panama City was quite informative and complete considering the limited time we had.
All in all, we were quite pleased with Kensington Tours in general.
Many Thanks,
Anthony and Barbara
Central America
Karen Werner ,
February 12, 2013
P and I want to thank you so much for all of your help in setting up our trip! It was a wonderful week in Panama--we loved every minute. And we especially appreciated you taking care of the hotel reservation glitch. Your partner in Panama was really great to work with--they did a wonderful job and were very professional. Everything worked like clockwork with them. We look forward to working with you again!
Warm regards,
K and P Werner "
Central America
JulieBottom ,
January 13, 2013
"My husband and I are "Boomers" and veteran world-wide travelers, from our early days with Eurail passes and VW Vans to the present! As such, we are not content with the group tours that "herd" you around and show you the tourist photo-op sites. However, as a busy medical professional I don't have time to carefully put together the type of trip that we want to have in places we have never been before. What a delight and relief to have discovered Kensington tours! Our trip to Costa Rica was the epitome of personalized, professional, and exceptional service. All our drivers and guides were wonderful - Barbara Franz, our naturalist guide in Manuel Antonio National Park was a standout. Our hotels and lodges in San Jose, Tortuguero, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio were unique, lovely, and very comfortable. We are recommending Kensington to all our friends and are already trying to decide where we will go next. Maybe Africa, maybe New Zealand! We cannot say enough about Kensington's commitment to excellence! When it can be hard to wade through the mediocre, such professionalism is refreshing. Thank you Brandi for all you did to make our trip memorable!"
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3.66/5 rDev -11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Closed For Business.
Black, thick. Dark, thick tan head. Scents of fresh cut grass, citrusy hops, some smokiness. Taste is hop dominated with hints of bitter chocolate, coffee and smoke. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, low carbonation. Overall, good drinkable beer, well balanced with nice hop bitterness
Serving type: on-tap
10-03-2013 19:04:53 | More by mattsdenney
South Carolina
4.43/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Note: Served from a growler. Reviewing again since this is a diff. recipe and BA won't allow me to review it twice under same serving type.
Drank this last year and absolutely fell in love. I read that Coast was tweaking it a bit to lean more to roasty side so I was eager to try. Picked up a growler from CBX on a Sat. afternoon.
A- From memory it appears darker than last year. Black with a thick brown head. Looks like a stout.
S- Very fragrant juicy hops. Mouth immediately starts to water after smelling this.
T- First sip and the roasted malt is def. more prevelant than in the past. Last year this tasted like an IPA but this almost tastes like a op heavy porter. There is still a TON of stuff I have not tried, but I can honestly say I've never had a beer quite like this. So much going on with this one. The hops mixed with the roasted barley are both huge in taste but balanced well.
M- Thick with good carbonation.
O- At first I was kind of bummed because I was expecting a hop bomb a la Boy King, but the more I drank this the more I liked it until I eventually loved it. Overall a great beer. I'll be sure to pick up another growler before it runs out.
Serving type: on-tap
11-20-2011 21:20:01 | More by bigdrewsmoove
South Carolina
4.88/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
a remarkable beer, i was at first unsure of what this new offering from coast was going to bring me, but i was soon put to ease an simply amazed at how good this was.
the pour takes you off guard as the blackness comes from the tap and is nearly impervious to any light. think head of light tan laces the top and leaves a decent amount of lacing down the sides of the glass.
aroma is one of the most hoppy beer that i have ever come across in my life. just an amazingly hoppy beer. thick citrus notes just come across from the very first moment i get close to it. an amazing amount hops squeezed into this beer. each sip shreds the palate with a mesmerizing amount of rich nugget like goodness. such a super dry finish with an amazingly complex profile that you just cannot believe it packed into a beer that is only 6.5%, i mean come on.
overall i am floored and one of the most amazingly complex and hoppy beers i have ever had in my life. this may just be the one that throws me back into the loop.
Serving type: on-tap
09-19-2010 17:00:19 | More by mikesgroove
South Carolina
4.36/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
22oz bottle into a pint glass
Bottled on: 9/25/13
A: Pours an opaque black with some browning on the edges when held to light. Just under 2 fingers width of light mocha colored head dissipates down at a moderate rate and leaves lots of streaky lacing.
S: Roasted malt, black coffee, piney hops, citrus rind. Really great combination of dark and hop aromas.
T: Follows the nose, roasted malts and black coffee are the initial flavors I get. Hops come out next with sweet citrus and piney bitterness. More citrus than on the nose. Really excellent.
M/D: Medium body, carbonation on the heavier side (which might be my only complaint in the whole beer), drinkability is very good.
O: Great balance of dark components and hops. Exactly what a Black IPA should be in my opinion. Well done.
Serving type: bottle
09-28-2013 23:31:54 | More by zac16125
4.28/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This ale is black with a light tan head. The head was two fingers, very smooth and creamy looking and had very good retention. There was also some nice lacing left down the glass.
I first smelled chocolate and coffee. As it warmed I was able to smell what I believed to be raisins and also the grapefruit hop aromas.
The chocolate and coffee flavors dominate this beer. The grapefruit hop character is also present, just not quite as strong.
This ale is medium bodied and silky smooth despite the decent level of carbonation. Starts with the slight hop flavors then finishes with chocolate and coffee combo. It leaves a nice rich and slightly bitter coffee aftertaste.
This is an outstanding ale, very complex and rich. It is slightly expensive at 10$ for a 22 oz bottle but I'd buy it again and probably again.
Serving type: bottle
09-17-2012 01:32:54 | More by JCaweinstein
3.3/5 rDev -20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A - over a finger of nice mocha colored head. Some large bubbles in the middle surrounded by tiny ones. Very strong lacing. Body is pretty pitch black. I'm getting light through at about 5-7mm.
S - Tons of fresh hops and then when you dive it lots of chocolate and nuts. The fresh hops overtake this one though.
T - Bitter chocolate, coffee and tobacco. Slight harsh hops. Way too bitter for me. As it warms, things start to mellow out and meld.
M - Great carbonation and full body.
O - I'll admit, I'm not a black ale fan, but this one takes it to a new level. Too much tobacco, bitterness, and harshness. Maybe this was a bad bottle, but not for me.
Serving type: bottle
09-01-2012 22:10:19 | More by RuckusDu
4.9/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Poured into an Allagash glass on 8/9/12
Bottled on: 07 18 12
Many thanks to PDXHops
Dark, inky brown; somehow it manages to stay away from look black in the glass. Even though no light gets through, this is just a really dark brown a sandy, light brown scourge of bubbles hits the two and a half finger mark before slowly deflating. Good retention and webs of dry, crackly lace. Lace is thicker on the second pour.
While in the bottle Event Horizon smells of green, sticky pine. Once in the glass, the hops are just as green, though the outright pine note isn't so loud. Regardless, it's plenty hoppy and with a good deal of dark roast to balance it out - cocoa dust, hints of coffee and some dark bread. Overtones of nuts and earth. Some zesty citric tones emerge as it warms.
The flavor skews the balance meter back toward the hops; though not as green as the aromas, there is more piney bite and snarl. Bitterness is on the high side of moderate but remains pleasant. The dark roast is in a supportive and steadfast role adding some burnt notions and roasted coffee bitterness. Wow, I'm more impressed with each drink I take.
The feel is medium-full and inky and, but for a moment, I consider stretching it to nearly silky. This notion doesn't last long as vigorous carbonation rattles the upper tier of the mouthfeel and dry grittiness unseats the lower. This trio of distinct feels may seem at odds, but I find they work incredibly well. The finish even manages a coating feel that is actually enjoyable as far as coating feels go. By the time I'm to the second glass, the feel has settled into perfection.
Even Horizon is nearly perfect. The flavor and feel pull together fantastically. Overall drinkability is ridiculously high. This is exactly what I think about when I think about Cascadian Dark Ales. COAST continues to impress me time and time again. I can't recommend this enough. Thanks, Jeff!
Serving type: bottle
08-10-2012 01:36:25 | More by Ryan011235
South Carolina
4.3/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Served from growler into a Mikkeller oversize wine glass. Poured a massively dark brown with a one finger khaki colored head that subsided to a minimal amount very slowly. Maintained phenomenal lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, roasted malt, dark chocolate, citrus, citrus hop, and orange peel. The flavor was of sweet malt, roasted malt, citrus, citrus hop, dark chocolate, orange rine, and subtle nuttiness. It had a medium feel on the palate with medium-high carbonation. Overall this was a pretty good brew. I was really quite impressed with this one if I am honest. I'm usually not a fan of this style, but this one had a nice balance of roastiness and citrus to carry it into a class all its own in this style. It really felt more like an IPA than a Black Ale, but I was perfectly okay with this fact. Definitely a must try for anyone out there who has not and worth trying again if you already have.
Serving type: growler
03-17-2012 13:56:41 | More by thagr81us
South Carolina
4.93/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Pours an opaque black with a nice tan head and outstanding lace down glass.
HOPS....Chinooks? Cascade? definatly of the C veriaty. Piney citrus laced goodness that stands up to a nice roasty grain bill. Even better than the last brew of this, more roasty.
Grapefruit coffee roastiness that seems to play well together. The roasty goodness does not seem charred but right on with a good coffee, playing well with the hops.
Medium full creamy mouth that rolls down the tongue leaving a wanting for more.
COAST does an outstanding job again.
Serving type: growler
12-15-2011 22:06:52 | More by welldigger888
4.35/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Growler from GBX
A: Pours a pitch black color with a massive khaki colored head. Retention is excellent throughout the glass.
S: Caramel, roasty/toasty malts, big fresh piney hops, citrusy hops, coffee, resin. I would say that the nose on this is comparable to Stone's 15th; very fresh
T: Coffee, roasty/toasty malts (maybe even a little char), beautifully balanced by hops. This is one of the most complex examples of this style that I have tried. Cascade and Citra hops are clearly identifiable along with bittersweet chocolate.
MF/O: Big big body, slightly chalky feel to it, smooth carbonation, alcohol is not present. A real easy drinker
Notes: For all of you that wished Stone's 15th wasn't as boozy, this is it. Also more complex. Nicely done COAST...I am now convinced that you cannot make a beer that I won't like
Serving type: growler
12-07-2011 21:42:04 | More by scottyshades
3.5/5 rDev -15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to MikeInCharleston for this bottle!
Aroma:A little char notes in the aroma, a little malty sweetness, not too much hoppyness.
Appearance:Dark, nearly opaque. Good cappuccino colored head.
Taste:It's a very mild cascadian dark ale. The hops, while there, are subdued. There is a huge chocolate and roasty backbone. On the foretaste is a good amount of bitterness without a ton of hop flavor. It tastes more to me like a hoppy stout than a cascadian dark,.
Mouthfeel:The body is medium to thick. Nice carbonation.
Overall:This beer reminds me a lot of surly mild. It's a delicious beer, although I'm not sure I'd label it a cascadian dark.
Serving type: bottle
11-29-2011 18:47:00 | More by fear025
South Carolina
4.43/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2011 Weighs in @ 7% by the way..
A - Pours a near black super dark brown into my brooklyn snifter. A nice 1+ finger of head that very slowly dissipates, excellent lacing. This beer looks exceptional
S - Lots of roasty coffee type notes, oak, caramel, molasses, pretty solid cascade presence as well. Very malty and robust but the hops shine as well. I'm really excited to dive into this one. Like, I'm getting really excited.. but I'm going to let it warm up a wee bit and push myself to the brink of insanity.
T - Ok, I lied, I lasted maybe all of 2 minutes... 41F at the moment. Ok so the hops blast me in the face initially, they arent overwhelming (no such thing) but they do overpower the malty qualities of the brew initially. The bitterness quickly fades to a roasty malty bitterness to a smoother suggary caramel/molasses type flavor. Just when you think its over. POW! A niiice hop bitterness dances on my pallet.
M - This is so deliciously drinkable that I need to restrain myself and allow plenty of time for the piney/hoppy aftertaste to be enjoyed. Appropriate carbonation, medium bodied, light for the color
O - Better than expected, and I have lofty expectations and bounds of respect for COAST brews! Awesome
Serving type: growler
11-05-2011 21:48:37 | More by MacQ32
South Carolina
4.03/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This review is for the 2011 Version. According to COAST 2011 has a darker, roastier side to it. I didn't try any of the 2010 beer so I can't compare to it, but I've got the 2011 reviewed.
Coast Event Horizon 2011
A: Pours a very dark licorice color of black with a half finger of head on top. Head appears to be lively with many bubbles on top, but I cannot pick up on carbonation because this beer is so dark. Holding it up to the light you can see that its a carmel color around the edges but that is it. Its as almost if light goes away and you can't tell what this is.... perhaps if there was a term to describe this... oh... well thats event horizon!
S: A very malty hoppy smell to it. This definately has the smell of an IPA to it. This has a coffee / toffee kind of smell to it behind that, and nearly a licorice type smell, and that is in a good way.
T: Very bitter and hoppy up front. The desciption of a black IPA seems to be fitting for this brew. It has a near espresso type taste to it. Not enough to call it a coffee type brew, but it is there and I'm reminded of that kind of taste while drinking it. The bitterness stays throughout the drink and has a strong aftertaste. If you are looking for hops this is a good thing, if you are not... well its not.
M: Medium to Heavy Mouthfeel, more on the medium side. Not a whole lot of carbonation, but the bitterness is strong.
O: Well, I got a growler of this, so I obviously like it. I'm newer into the IPA scene, so i'm still suprised that I like this type of thing. Its got a mixture of different things going on. It is similar to an IPA, but has the coffee notes so its rather complex. Its enjoyable to drink, glad I went by and sampled this.
Serving type: growler
10-29-2011 23:25:02 | More by thadbme
4.13/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Gurgles out of the growler a clear, dark reddish-brown body with a creamyish layering of lightly beige foam.
Smell: All the notes associated with crisp brown malts: toast, cocoa, brown sugar, relatively dark caramel. Also, fragrant hop tones of pine sap-soaked wood chips, cauterized lemons, and pithy grapefruit.
Taste: Upfront pale malts, dark caramel, and toasted barley grains with subtler, though still sufficient hints of chocolate powder and brown sugar. Grows earthy, woody, and resinous. Then, things take a turn towards citrus fruits and a bit of stinging nettles. Medium-high bitterness. Light lingering bitterness remaining on the dry, earthy finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: Many of these things, whatever the hell you want to call them, tend to favor the route of a stout-like malt profile. Event Horizon seems more akin, maltwise, to a hearty, robust brown, which I'm diggin'. All in all, an enjoyable endeavor. Thanks for sharing that growler, kp!
Serving type: growler
12-17-2010 19:33:32 | More by ChainGangGuy
South Carolina
4/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the growler into my Sam Adams perfect pint glass. Growler from Piney Grove Green's
A - hazy brown at the bottom turns almost black at the top. Big tan head rests on top
S - Holy moly this is one hoppy beer. Big juicy citrus aromas with a hint of pine and tropical notes. A hint of sweetness but that gets pummeled by another wave of hoppy aroma.
T - Follows the aroma with a nice citrus hop taste. A bit of piney bitterness at the end. I dunno I'm not picking up on much roasted malt or chocolatey malt flavor. Taste more like a really hoppy IPA.
M - medium bodied, kinda smooth, a fair amoun of carbonation
D - Pretty drinkable. Not the best CDA around though. I really like it when I can pick up more roasted notes. Still a solid beer and certainly enjoyable.
Serving type: growler
10-24-2010 17:17:17 | More by jpmclaug
4.83/5 rDev +16.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
my brother-in-law brought a growler of this beauty home from The Lodge in HH, SC.
pours ebony in color in the glass with a nice, frothy mocha head. lots of lacing throughout.
very interesting smell dominates. fruity notes that are strong with lemons. hoppy and grass notes follow with a sweet malty backbone that brings great balance.
one of the few times I can say the nose continues to add to the enjoyment while you drink it. hops all the way on the palate. very citrusy... starts with grapefruit and pine finishes. the more I drink, the more bitter the bite on the back of the throat.
medium body with light carbonation. very smooth and balanced feel. nice.
don't believe I have had a more complex beer that only runs 6.8% abv. bitter hops all the way and a real treat. the growler disappeared with a quickness.
Serving type: growler
10-12-2010 01:19:25 | More by haddon
4.3/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A growler shipped to me by beernerd81 for a recent tasting. Black IPAs are all the rage these days. This is COAST's attempt, and a decent on at that.
I'm generally conflicted how to review these things. Its brown and mildly hazy but mostly clear, thin head of small bubbles, off white that leaves some lacing on the glass. Carbonation held up nicely.
Aroma is WHOA hops. Yep, if I were blind folded I would have pegged this to be a cascade bomb of an IPA. Smells quite awesome. I'm pretty sure they used debittered malts in this beer at this point, since its dark but there is no evidence of roast in the nose. Debittered malts are a little like food coloring, still interesting though.
Its medium to light in body, good bitterness on the back end, still not much roast, at least I couldn't detect it. It was good, nice hop character, malt backbone minimal. Its was drinkable and nice, again, if I wasn't looking at it, say I was blind, I would say it was an IPA.
Philosophically, what is the point of darkening a beer? I guess the appearance of a beer is like its handshake, your first impression but if the darkening doesn't bring anything to the table like flavor or complexity, what was the purpose. Its a good beer though, I hope ti gets its IBA / Cascadian props.
Serving type: growler
09-28-2010 21:02:28 | More by drabmuh
District of Columbia
4.13/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Growler shared by drabmuh, a.k.a. The Growler King. Thanks Matt!
A: Dark brown with a crafted white colored head. The head possesses impressive retention and leaves a thick coat of lacing in its wake.
S: A healthy dose of hops. Aromas of citrus, grapefruit, and pine.
T: The taste is fine,but not as delectable as the aroma would indicate. Hops are very present throughout. This is an interesting style, and of the Black IPAs I have had, this is certainly among the best. I don't detect any of the "black" aspect of this beer. I was hoping for something that distinguish this from a traditional IPA. Perhaps a bit of roast, chocolate, or caramel for example? Maybe it's my preconceived notions that led this beer to fall slightly short of my expectations. Overall, I found it to be very enjoyable.
M: Medium bodied, with a pleasant bitterness, especially in the finish.
D: A good beer that I would definitely drink again.
Serving type: growler
09-27-2010 19:17:38 | More by Huhzubendah
New York
4.25/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
From 09/25/10 notes. Shared by Matt (drabmuh) at a small tasting.
a - Pours a dark brown, almost black, color with two inches of off white head and light carbonation evident.
s - Smells of citrus hops, grapefruit, pine hops, and smooth light fruit. Crazy amount of hops, smells awesome.
t - Tastes of citrus hops, pine, grapefruit, smooth fruity malts. Not a lot of bitterness to the taste.
m - Smooth, medium body and low carbonation, easy to drink .
d - This is definitely a very good black IPA. I thought it smelled amazing; the smell is a crazy amount of hops. Would definitely like to try this one again.
Serving type: growler
09-27-2010 14:48:00 | More by mdfb79
4.38/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Purchased from Hilton Head Lodge this past Sunday. Pours a cloudy reddish brown with a healthy off-white head. Citrus dominates the aroma, even with a little orange peel chocolate whiff. Big citrus and pine up front immediately followed by cracker maltiness. Poppin tangerine, bitter pink grapefruit rind, smooth orange smoothie. Tight hop & malt flavor, that makes for a very smooth ride. One thing that I like to do with BIPAs/CDAs is not look at the color and see if it would resemble a glass of paler color. This one is close. You get that roasted malt/porter taste for a second, but that is about it for my taste buds. Drinks like an imperial red...a hint of molasses, toffee, caramel. Smooth cookie crisp mouthfeel with a hint of bitterness. Had 32 ounces and I am good with that. Very nice offering for this new popular style and probably my favorite behind Stone's.
Serving type: growler
09-21-2010 02:42:08 | More by RustyDiamond
South Carolina
3.85/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Cracked into this growler with the ever generous Craytonic and that indomitable cask-tapper, Habmike.
A. Into my goblet it goes, (and you can smell the hops upon cracking the growler from feet away...) a dirty, semi-clear brownish thing, with a bit of lace on the long-lasting head. Ugly, yet charming.
S. Ugggh....hhhgghh.... - falls into a hop induced coma -
... .... ... .. ... .
Whew. Sorry, had to come 'round. With ZERO exaggeration, this is in the top 5 hoppiest beers I've ever smelt. Just an absurd over-abundance of pungent, resiny, grapefruit presence. Massively intense, a Van Damme kick to the nostrils. There is a throwaway line about roasted malt, but really, this has zero balance and is just silly. If you like hops, God (and Coast Event Horizon Cascadian Dark Ale) is on your side.
T. Yeah... this is INTENSELY hoppy, especially for a 6.5% beer. Short, punchy bitter blast. Pine resin, grapefruit, green henge, etc. Seems rather proof-of-concept. There actually is some sweetish roast malt to be had, but I fear it's more for color than anything else. Wild stuff, yet remains drinkable for a glass or three, somehow.
M / D. On the thin side, nicely carbonated, the bitterness descends by stages on your tongue, but by the time it has lessened, you've already taken another sip. Drinkable to excess, like most Coast beers.
Event Horizon is a silly beer, one that really doesn't need to be dark at all, but really is just a shot of hop juice to your senses. The phrase "tongue ripper" seems apt. Recommended, but only if you love the bitter cones!
Serving type: growler
09-15-2010 22:57:47 | More by kkipple
District of Columbia
4/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
FRESH Growler courtesy of Kkipple, sampled with him and habmike
Appearance: Dark brown pour with ruby-red edges, big head with nice lacing. Looks like a porter
Smell: Hops like a freight train! Grapefruit, pine resin, and citrus with a dark/roast malt backdrop. Guys gave me a hard time for snorting from the bottle
Taste: This beer has hops like Bill Gates has money. Actually a bit too many, there is a dominant bitterness on the finish. Lots of grapefruit, pine, citrus, etc with the dark malt backdrop.
Mouthfeel: Great creamy, well-carbonated mouthfeel. Not super full, ABV is only 6,5% as compared to boy king
Drinkability: So intense you can't drink a ton of it. This is good, but I prefer boy king.
Serving type: growler
09-13-2010 02:07:03 | More by craytonic
South Carolina
4.35/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured from a growler to a pint glass. Had a dark brown color and thick, murky texture. There was an inch of foamy, long-lasting head. Good lacing.
S: Lots of resiny hops here, along with a nice dose of malt.
T: Tasted of pine, West Coast hops, some citrus and some roasted malt. Very well balanced, with a lot of flavor.
M: A good amount of carbonation with a somewhat slick finish. Medium-bodied.
D: An easy to drink, well made, drinkable beer.
Serving type: growler
09-12-2010 12:13:01 | More by avalon07
South Carolina
5/5 rDev +20.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Presentation: Poured into a pint glass from a growler purchased at Green's, Piney Grove, Columbia.
A: Dark, murky brown. Nice fluffy light tan head that barely recedes from the original 2+ finger thickness. Heavy lacing.
S: All kinds of fresh hops! Pine, citrus and a background of roasted maltiness.
T&M: Smooth and crisp. Pine and a mix of citrus with that lingering mild, roasted maltiness that is balanced perfectly. Background hints of mild dark chocolate from the malts, I guess? Medium bodied.
Highly drinkable. This is definitely way up there, right along with that Sculpin. This is too original not to give a perfect score due to its originality. WOW! Great job Coast, you've done it again.
Serving type: growler
09-11-2010 15:12:53 | More by cdizinno
4.4/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Poured from a freshly-filled CBX growler into my New Belgium globe.
A - Pours a dark cola brown with slight reddish tints. The creamy khaki-colored head never quite disappears completely and actually re-forms itself if you swirl the beer. Nice sudsy lacing on the sides of the glass. Very pretty, looks more like a Porter then a IPA!
S - Hop explosion! Smells like fresh hop pellets, not sure the varietal (kinda reminds me of GUBNA, so perhaps Summit?). Grapefruit, tons of pine resin, and a slight bit of "cattiness" make for a very enjoyable nose.
T - Uhh...more hops! Grapefruit, orange and pine resin dominate, but this is far from unbalanced as the dark roasted malt makes it's presence known and provides a solid backbone for all those hops.
M - Nice and creamy, very full mouthfeel without the body being too heavy. Carbonation is spot-on, nice and crisp.
D - Very drinkable, but hop-haters stay far away as this one will melt your tastebuds. Luckily, I love hops and can see this growler disappearing waay to fast. A very interesting beer that combines the full, creamy mouthfeel of a porter with the blistering hoppiness of a DIPA. I hate to be such a Homer, but COAST really did it again, this one is phenomenal! Great job, David and Jaime!
EDIT : OK, no Summit but "chock full of Cascade, Centennial, Columbus, and Citra hops". Damn, that's a lot of hops!
Serving type: growler
09-08-2010 22:52:16 | More by jsanford
Event Horizon Cascadian Dark Ale from COAST Brewing Company
91 out of 100 based on 56 ratings.


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I've used this stuff for years, since before the product name changed, and have always loved it. It's not the right texture for my skin as a general facial moisturizer, but it is PERFECT for chapping, windburn, dry cuticles, rough skin patches, etc. I'm always especially grateful for it if I get a cold--my nose gets so red and painful and chapped and cracked. I put this on and it is instantly soothed. If I remember to put some extra on before bed every night, I find that the I've-been-sick nose skin heals extra quickly.
Also, I know Weleda makes an Everon lip balm, but I find the texture a bit too waxy, and I love to put this on my lips when I don't want shine. It soaks in and feels wonderfully soft.
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I use it as a night cream. Love it. No greasy feeling and smells lovely to boot.
A must for dry, aging, winter skin that looks blah. Gives a moist dewey glow and perfect for wearing under make-up. I put a pea sized drop on my palm, press together palms to warm it and just press onto my face. I use once a day in the morning all over. At night I use coconut oil and this product just around the eyes. My skin has responded beautifully. My skin finally feels healthy and glows! If it's a little much for your skin, I would rec using it as an eye cream or at least on your cuticles. A must try product if your skin is like mine!
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I love all Weleda products so I am a bit disappointed that this didnt work for me. It is indeed very moisturizing and great for sensitive, dry skin; but I think the peanut oil in this might be a little too heavy for my skin since I experienced some small breakouts the same day I would use this. It looked beautiful underneath my Dalton conceal-it concealer (which I use as full face foundation) since this cold cream gives you a dewey. moist healthy glow. But like I mentioned, I would get these little pimples that very same day. I only tried it a few times and it nearly happened every time. I would then switch back to my Weleda Almond cream and breakouts would clear right up. (i know its not the makeup since I continued straight through and have been using Dalton concealer since I bought it.) It has a rose scent which is a little stronger than the Weleda Rose Smoothing Day cream but it didnt upset my sensitive nose. I think if you like the Almond cream or Weleda moisturizers in general, than you will probably like this if you are not sensitive to peanut oil.
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Oh how I LOVE this cream. I was looking for something very rich and gentle. I have very sensitive, easily irritated, red, dry skin. Not a fantastic combination. I use this just at night and a pea-sized drop is perfect for my whole face. Very strongly rose-scented, but that dissipates quickly. I hope they never stop making this.
This has become my HG winter moisturizer. I used to get dry scaly patches when the weather changed but this winter I gave this a shot based on my boss's recommendation - she is a loyal user of the product even in summertime and her skin always looks smooth and dewy.
Cold Cream is a thick cream, more like an ointment, white in color with a rosy fragrance.
I apply it in the morning right after I shower. First I apply Skinceuticals CE Ferulic serum, let it sink in, and then I apply Cold Cream. It is mild enough that I can apply it around the eye area. I walk to work every day so I feel that it protects my skin from harsh outdoor winter weather.
I would not recommend this product for younger people unless you have very dry skin - it is greasy and it tends to sit on top of your skin. In fact I tried this in my early 30's and I could not tolerate how oily it was. But now that my skin has become drier, I welcome the healthy "glow" that I get from this product.
I keep my tube in the fridge because I have noticed that the cream becomes slightly yellow over time (I keep all my "natural" cosmetics such as Dr Hauschka in the fridge given that they don't contain preservatives) so I suspect that it oxidizes when exposed to air.
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Love Weleda products! This is now known as Cold Cream in Canada. It is a great moisturizer that sinks into the skin completely! Skin feels soft and smooth! I like to press it into the skin using the heat of my fingertips to really make it absorb properly. My skin loves this stuff and drinks it in! Very happy as I needed an intense winter moisturizer. I'm not happy that you get so little product for the price... but since I only use a tiny bit at a time, I can live with it! I order it off of well.ca!
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This cream is amazing! I have dry skin. So dry that when I saw it under one of those skin-UV derm things, it actually looked purple. In normal lighting, it looks normal but it's been hard to find a moisturizer strong enough that isn't super pricey and strongly scented.
After a few very rough Boston winters, I asked for the strongest balm they had at Whole Foods. I've been using this cream morning and night for years in the winter and it works wonders. It takes about an hour or two to sink in completely. The results are radiant! I highly recommend it.
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This is now called COLD CREAM--used to be called Everon Face Balm (and Cold Cream in many parts of Europe).
One of Weleda's best products: a splendid cream for use on any and all exposed skin in cold weather, and as a rich night moisturiser. Makes an excellent hand-cream: as good as Skin Food or the baby Calendula face balm (both of which contain lanolin--so if you're avoiding it, try the Cold Cream?), better than their creams labelled as hand creams, and less scented than any of the above.
Can also be used (like any other heavier cream) on the face, neck, etc. as an extra layer of protection when braving sub-zero temperatures. (Their other outstanding thing, IMHE, is also well-suited to winter weather: the lovely Everon Lip Balm.)
I've also used it on my face, year-round, for extra moisture on dry patches.
Minimalist stuff: it's mainly the sweet almond oil and beeswax that are doing the work. Smells mild, slightly like a less sweet version of Turkish delight (that would be rose oil at a guess).
Costs around CAD14-18, USD 15-17 for a 30 ml tube. I knocked a lippie off (on packaging) for the cap: a flip-top would be better than the current screw-on version. As with other Weleda products, cruelty-free, ethically sourced, sustainably produced. Not vegan (beeswax).
INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Beeswax (Cera Flava), Glyceryl Linoleate, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Hectorite, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Citral*.
* from natural essential oils continued >>
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I bought this product about a year ago because I have very dry, eczema prone skin. I used it a few times and then forgot about it. Then a few months ago, I went through a really rough patch (no pun intended) with my skin that lasted two months. Everything was irritating my skin and I woke up every morning with a dry, swollen, chapped face. Even my dermatologist had trouble figuring out what was going on with me. This was the only product that would sooth my skin. Now that my skin is better (other than my usual dryness), I still love using it because it makes my dry areas feel so much smoother and it really soaks into the skin. I will always have this in my skincare arsenal :)
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You know, cause thats what time it is
Cause it's like, when you walk
You striving for perfection
That's what we doing
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We know the science on that
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From difference of angles
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Wu-Tang, we set off a lot of shit in this shit kid
But you know, you know us
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Damn, them niggas, them niggas is
Really, really, really, really, really
They gonna stay shit!
Uh ha, uh ha ha
But it's all good cause I'm the soul controller
Rather I say we the soul controllers
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Poet Christian Hawkey Reads His "Landscape Poetry" at Marlboro College
Marlboro, VT—Christian Hawkey, assistant professor of English and creative writing at the Pratt Institute in New York, will read from his first published collection of poems, The Book of Funnels, on Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Appletree Building at Marlboro College.
Hawkey's poems have appeared in the Colorado Review, Volt, the Denver Quarterly, the American Poetry Review and the Paris Review. A member of the new generation of American poets, Hawkey is also founder and co-editor of the international poetry journal Jubilat. Raised on Pine Island, Florida, Hawkey lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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The Master Plan
The Master Plan
Vision, Values and Goals
Winston Salem and State University sees itself as a student-centered institution that encourages collaborative and interactive learning. Their motto is:
"…enter to learn, depart to serve…"
The institution values and wishes to preserve:
- Its focus as an institution oriented towards educational service.
- Its beautifully maintained campus
- Its historical background as a Black institution
- Following are the goals that are key to the development of this Master Plan:
- To provide a physical environment that supports being nationally known for quality of programs and for being a technology oriented liberal arts institution.
- To grow the Graduate Programs and the Research
- To provide guidelines for an architecture that is contextual
- To maintain a 'village like' environment
- To provide space for intramurals, recreation and sports
- To address the housing needs
- To provide adequate parking
Physical Setting
Winston-Salem State University is located 1.5 miles outside of downtown Winston-Salem. The campus is positioned on top of a hill overlooking Business 40 and U.S. 52.
The site sits in what was part of Columbian Heights, one of the three original neighborhoods of professional African-Americans in the city. The plat was developed by Jacob Ludlow, the city engineer, following a grid pattern. Elements of that original grid are still present on campus and contribute to the 'village' character of the main campus.
Today, the campus has approximately 1.1 million gross square feet of space on approximately 94 acres. It is bound on the north by the railroad tracks, on the east and south by a stream and on the west by the highway. Martin Luther King Drive crosses the site, starting at the northwest corner, traveling south and eventually curving to the southeastern side of campus. In doing so, it becomes an artificial boundary for the campus. One of the opportunities of this master plan is to minimize this effect.
The condition of infrastructure on this site varies. Some utilities such as power and telephone have lines that are in good condition and can meet unlimited future need. Others such as sewer have existing lines which are deteriorating and may need further study to upgrade.
Future Growth
This institution is looking at an aggressive growth projection of approximately 60% from 1999 to 2010. The general breakdown by head count population is as follows:
These numbers include the growth of existing programs, as well as the addition of the following programs.
- The Computer Science Certificate
- The Computer Science Graduate Program
- Social Work
- Masters of Business Administration
- Rehabilitation Studies
- Community Health
- Environmental Health
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Graduate Program
- Occupational Therapy Graduate Program
- Physical Therapy Graduate Program
- Pharmacy
- Radiology
The impact of this on parking and housing is projected to be as follows:
Based on the projected growth of faculty and staff, the Level One Analysis identified the following needs:
- Over 35,000 ASF of Office Space
- Approximately 1,200 ASF of Library Space
- A combined total of almost 100,000 ASF of General and Support Space (mainly student services and storage space.)
- Approximately 230,000 ASF of new Residential Space **
- 66,000 ASF Student Activities Center
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- Create a strong east/west axis through campus turning the existing Bank Street into a pedestrian mall lined with trees. The campus will develop a strong visual corridor connecting the main entrance (west) to the Education Building (east).


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Last week, the Montgomery City Council approved a moratorium on the issuance of new business licenses for payday loan businesses, following in the footsteps of 11 other cities – including Anniston, for a time – in the state that have done the same. The concern is about how payday loan services might be hurting the local economy and residents.
Payday loan businesses, along with check cashing and title pawn shops, offer quick cash to residents in need of assistance, but at relatively high interest rates. Some consumer and poverty protection advocacy groups say such businesses hurt local economies, prey on low-income residents and need more regulation. However, members of the payday loan industry disagree, saying they provide a valuable service to people with fewer lending options.
Anniston finance department records show there are 32 payday loan, check cashing and title pawn businesses in the city. Of those, 25 are payday loan stores. Records show the city had about 15 payday stores in 2007, when the City Council declared a six-month moratorium on new payday lenders.
How it works
Payday loan stores offer money based on a person's income, while title pawn businesses hold a customer's car title in exchange for a cash loan. In Alabama, both types of businesses are allowed to charge between 300 percent and 400 percent annual interest rates on the loans. However, such businesses do not require customers to have good credit or bank accounts to use their services, unlike traditional banks.
Check-cashing businesses charge a fee for cashing payroll or other kinds of checks.
"The appeal of these businesses is they have no credit check requirements, which makes financing more accessible to people without such regular access," said Gary Hoover, professor economics at the University of Alabama and a member of the Institute for Research on Poverty in Wisconsin. "But ultimately they hurt people more ... the rates charged are extremely out of line with traditional bank rates."
Shad Williams, president and CEO of Cheaha Bank in Oxford, said his bank offers small loans similar to those payday business, but at much lower rates. Williams said his bank charges about 17 percent annual interest on a $500 loan. Payday loan businesses are limited by law to making loans of no more than $500 per customer.
"We actually lose money on that," Williams said. "Though 17 percent sounds like a lot, it would be about $85 a year."
Williams noted that to get such a loan, a customer must have good credit and have an account with the bank.
A high cost
According to a study released in March by the Insight for Community Economic Development, payday lending establishments cost the U.S. economy $744 million in 2011, resulting in a net loss of more than 14,000 jobs. The study shows that for Alabama, the state economy lost approximately $47.7 million in 2011 due to payday loans.
The study states that though payday lending generates some economic activity, those gains are less than the resulting losses, since the high interest rates reduce household spending.
The Insight Center is a California-based national research, consulting and legal organization that focuses on issues facing low-income communities.
The Federal Trade Commission suggests residents refrain from using payday loans if possible. According to its website, the FTC recommends residents try to find an alternative to payday loans, such as through a credit union or negotiating with creditors. The FTC also recommends that if a resident must use a payday loan, he or she should try to borrow only as much as can be covered by the next paycheck.
Educating consumers
Max Wood, president of Borrow Smart Alabama, a volunteer organization of 400 lenders in the state that works to educate consumers about payday lending, said his industry provides a valuable service for many residents who have few options. Wood said that while 400 percent interest sounds high, it equates to about $17.50 per $100 loaned. Compared to other fees that a consumer might incur, such as a $35 overdraft from a bank or a $300 fee from the power company to get electricity turned back on after disconnection, payday interest fees are not that burdensome, Wood said.
"The people using our services are not stupid," Wood said. "They know we are the most economical service available ... that's why the industry is in high demand and why you see so many stores."
Hoover, however, agreed with the idea that payday loan businesses hurt local economies, especially since residents who use such services tend to use them more than once. For example, if a person is paying $10 per month in fees per year and 100 people in that community are doing the same, the costs start to add up, Hoover said.
"That's a lot of money being siphoned out of the economy," Hoover said.
Adding up
Stephen Stetson, policy analyst for Alabama Arise, said studies show that while many people start off using a payday loan to cover an emergency, the high interest rates keep them from catching up with their bills, pushing them further into debt. Alabama Arise is a non-partisan group that advocates for low-income residents.
"What the data shows is many of these people have gotten so underwater in their finances that they start using loans to cover basic expenses like light and water bills," Stetson said.
Stetson said Alabama Arise supported two bills in the state Legislature earlier this year that would have capped interest rates for payday and title loans at 36 percent. Both bills failed to make it out of committee due to lobbying efforts by the payday industry, Stetson said.
Wood said such an interest rate cap would put payday and title loan stores out of business.
"They wouldn't even be able to pay their power bills on 36 percent," Wood said of loan companies.
Wood said if advocates against payday loans were serious, they would come up with alternatives to them instead of just trying to put them out of business. Wood said that if local payday and title loan businesses disappeared, the people who still need their services would use unregulated online loan services.
Door-to-door lending
Stetson noted that payday and title loan stores tend to bunch together in communities not because there is a high demand, but because that way they can obtain more money from consumers. He said that while each payday loan business is limited to loaning $500 per customer, there is no database on who has such a loan at any given time.
"They take advantage of people who can walk from store to store," Stetson said. "People are doing that 10 or 11 times, borrowing way more than the $500 limit."
Jamie Fulmer, senior vice president of public affairs for Advance America, one of the country's leading payday lenders with approximately 2,600 locations in 29 states, said that customer satisfaction for his company's services, however, are extremely high.
"Customers express their voice every day when they choose a payday," Fulmer said. "Our products are simple and as straightforward as can be."
Fulmer said that in Alabama, Advance America stores operate under the state's regulations and are audited regularly. Fulmer added that Advance America's customer base is not low-income, but are instead middle-class residents making a median income of $54,000 a year and who are not abusing the system by taking out multiple loans.
"These are good, honest, hard-working folks who just got caught between paychecks with an unexpected expense," Fulmer said.
Staff writer Patrick McCreless: 256-235-3561. On Twitter @PMcCreless_Star.


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Updated: Friday, August 2 2013, 11:42 PM EDT
COLUMBUS (Steve Levine/Ken Hines) -- Supporters are parading in pink today to fight back against violence targeted at gay people in central Ohio.
During a four day period in Columbus, three gay men have been brutally beaten. So far, only one person has been arrested in connection with the attacks, which are not believed to be related.
"Even though we are in a diverse city, we are in a bubble, people want to hurt us," said Chris Kratavil, who was assaulted early Monday morning after dropping his ex-boyfriend off at his home on Indianola Ave.
Kratavil believes he was a target of a hate crime, because the suspects who watched him kiss his boyfriend goodnight targeted him, not his belongings.
"They weren't interested in any of that, they just kept hitting me," Kratavil said.
After Kratavil posted a picture on Facebook showing him wearing the bloody pink shirt he had on when he was attacked, people began posting photos of themselves, also wearing pink, to show support for the victims of the recent rash of violence.
"By spreading awareness, we can put a stop to this," Kratavil said.
Larissa Roman and co-workers at Skreened T-shirt Shop joined the cause by handing out free T's that read "On Fridays we wear pink".
Employees at Surley Girl Restaurant in the Short North also helped, making pink cupcakes, cocktails, and tacos -- the specials of the day.
"Kind of blown away," Kratavil said when asked to describe his reaction to the support. "I don't want it to be about me, I want it to be about awareness. This happens every day -- it's sick, but true.


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Sienna reliability – I have had too many problems with my Sienna mini-van: sliding doors problems, back door latch failing on a yearly basis, and engine issues. Bought (first hand) a 2001 Toyota Sienna XLE (v6). First couple of years were fine. Noticed around 2007-2008 that every trip that involves the highway will result in the oil to vanish as the Oil light will turn on. I ignored the issue at first as a mechanic indicated there was no leak. I simply put more oil and things were fine up to the next trip.
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A couple of days ago I spent $400 for overall car maintenance (104K miles now) and headed to the mountains. This time got the scare of my life as the engine started vibrating big time and the engine light started flashing. Immediately took the car to a nearby mechanics who indicated that one of the pistons/cylinder was unusable. He showed me the associated burnt spark-plug while the other ones were OK.
The mechanic changed the sparks and added oil and asked me to head back home (as we were around 200miles away) though using low speed.
I managed to reach home (though with a lot of shaking). For the first time, I started reading the blogs to see whether others had similar issues. Immediately found the following link www.oilgelsettlementcom posted by Toyota v6 owners (camry, sienna, ..). That seemed to correspond to the oil issues I was having.
I went to the dealer (Stevens Creek Toyota) to talk to the manager. As usual, no help whatsoever. The only thing that mattered to the manager is to avoid a lawsuit. I asked him why Toyota never told me about the sludge issue. Again, he used pretext after the other so that Toyota does not pay a cent. He indicated that I needed a new engine and this would cost me 7K.
Conclusion - Our mini-van became unreliable after few years of usage and low mileage. But the biggest disappointment that I have is with the dealership which is an expert at taking your money without anything in return even when they screw up. No compassion, no professionalism. Toyota used to have reliable cars but not anymore. I WILL NEVER BUY A TOYOTA EVER.
Worst service ! – I was looking to give zero stars but could not find that here. So, consider I have given 0 stars. They ripped me by charging hundreds of dollars for fixing my oil leak. The service guy on the phone who talked to me was so rude.
Save your money by going to a smaller shop where they do a great job with no attitude !
The best Auto Service Provider – I can't believe it. Thank you so much for sending me a buyer. Although he did try and haggle me, one phone call to my account manager at the Auto Seller Network helped me negotiate a fair selling price. I couldn't be happier. Hopefully you approve my financing application and I can buy a vehicle from your site. I really want a BMW M3 and I have faith you will approve me. I feel silly for having debated signing up for 3 weeks with Todd. I assumed it was a scam and had no faith, but I have to say Todd convinced me otherwise and got me to list. He is definitely a valuable asset to your organization. Thanks again Todd, and the Auto Seller Network family. I'm so happy you sold my car and will recommend you to my friends. Here I would like to suggest to you about the best auto service provider:--autosellernetwork (dot) com.
cars – Worked at Century Chrysler Plymouth at this address in 1980. Nice people, and was a fun job to have. Also I am unable to find information about the Giant Artichoke Restaurant in San Jose. A very good place to eat. I'm sorry to say it has been 28 years and I have not returned to San Jose. I hope to visit soon.
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